RMNP, Diablo, Family, Fort Collins

I got sucked back in to Diablo in the evenings, so pardon the lack of blogging. I can do both, I promise. I can quit any time I want. 

So the last couple days, we did some AWESOME hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park (we will def go back!) and saw some family in Arvada, which was a really nice change of pace. A good home cooked meal and good company was real nice. 

Then, hiking above 9000' in RMNP was awesommmmmmeeee. 

Charlotte and I set out on a hike of our own while Celine and Momma went back to the car. It was a little chilly and the hike was pretty steep for 4 year old legs. 

Today, we're off to Cheyenne, WY and likely Fort Collins, CO on the way back. Not sure if the rodeo is happening (or crowded) but we'll check it out and see what we see.

We're also starting to think of what's next... We could head home, go to Austin, Seattle, San Fran... Not sure. It will be just after the election, possible unrest and contesting, flu+covid... Lots to consider.

Where should we go?


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